by Admin | Jul 24, 2025 | English Literature, Radio and TV
Sadia Dehlvi (1957–2020) was a distinguished Indian writer, journalist, editor, and cultural commentator best known for her passionate advocacy of Sufism, her efforts to preserve Delhi’s syncretic traditions, and her contributions to Urdu literature and...
by Admin | Jul 18, 2025 | Radio and TV
Saeeda Bano (1913-2001) was a trailblazing figure in Indian media, celebrated as the country’s first professional female newsreader. On August 13, 1947, just two days before India’s independence, her distinct voice delivered the news in Urdu over the...
by Admin | Jul 21, 2025 | Education, Social Work
Saeeda Khurshid (1927–2015) was a pivotal, yet understated, figure in 20th-century Indian social reform, recognised for architecting a unique “middle ground” for empowering Muslim women. As the founder of the Muslim Women’s Forum (MWF), she...
by Admin | Aug 14, 2025 | Freedom Movement
Safia Abdul Wajid, also known as Begum Abdul Wajid, was an extraordinary figure who left an indelible mark on India’s freedom struggle and post-independence political landscape. Born on September 5, 1905, into an affluent Muslim family, she received a rare and...
by Admin | Dec 22, 2025 | Social Work
Safia Jabir Ali (1893–1962) stands as a compelling archetype of the “New Woman” who emerged in late colonial India. A scion of the illustrious Tyabji clan of Bombay, she navigated the complex transition from Victorian-era domesticity to the active...
